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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-19
EDUCATIONAL.
aOCAL BREVETEES.

DR.. Stacy T. holland, son of Maj. Geo. W.
Noland, of Loudoun, died at MS none III
Delphi, Indiana, August 7th, of sunstroke.
A large dog belonging to Mr.. 5. Blond
helm bit simple minded boy named cline
Martin yesterday evening and was shot Dy
Officer Sherwood.
GAINESVILLE and Providence districts Fair
fax county road commissioners have pur-
chased improved road machines for their
respective districts.
Prof. W. NJ. Fontaine, of the Geological
Survey, has commenced the preparation OF
report on the geology of the Potomac for
nation in Virginia.
mir. W. G. Cockrell sent 10 this Office to.
CAV from his farm near Lincolnla, Fairfax
county, one of the largest and finest water
melons we have seen this season.
The Grange Camp, near Falls Church,
closed yesterday after o week OF moderate
success. The premiums were awarded yes
terday. and lust night there was ball.
The excursion given to River View by the
Alexandria Musical Association last night,
while not as numerously attended as was
expected, was one Of The pleasantest cf the
season.
Mr.. J. Marriott Hi was painfully hurt at
the Opera House yesterday by O piece Of
heavy scantling falling en- bis shoulder. dc
is able to be about to-day, though suffering
considerable pain.
The new depot at Buford's, on the V. NJ.
road, has been finished and workmen are
now engaged in erecting building at Whit
ties. Other depots are to be built along
the line OF the road.
Mr.. John Williams, who it was stated yes
terday had taken laudanum with suicidal
intent on Wednesday night last, says he
took an overdose of the drug hy mistake
and had no idea of taking his life.
Marriage licenses wers issued in Wash.
ington yesterday to George W. Daniel and
Martha J. Scott, both of Fairfax county,
aud to VIM. G.. Berry, of Arlington, and
Sallie e. W0cms, Of Fairfax county.
Mrs. Hannah NJ Baker, widow of the late
DR.. Frederick Baker. died at the residence
Of Mr.. w. T. Rumsey, near Fairfax G. H.,
on Saturday last, after an illness of about
two weeks, Of typhoid dysentery, in the G9th
year Of her age.
Two small balloons fell on Mr.. W. G..
Cockrels farn near Linconia, Fairfax
county. yesterday within fifty yards of
each other. Several other balloons which
were liberated at the Grange camp g few
days since have fallen in the same neigh
borhood.
The bids received for the construction of
the Eastern Branch bridge are as follows
Mt. Vernon Bridge Co., Mt. Vernon, Ohio,
$l4S,000, il iron substructure be accepted,
1927 900; Groton Mfg. Co., Groton, N. Y,
$l05, coo; Pitlsburg Bridge Co., Pittsburg
Pa, 1923 600; Smith Bridge Co., Toledo, o.,
$780, 900.
John Moore & Co., of Syracuse, N. y,
were the lowest bidders on lot of furniture
tor public buildings, bids on which were
opened in tho Treasury Department, in
Washing on, yesterday The Alexandria
building is to receive $276.50 worth of the
furniture, which is to be used in the estab-
ishment Of the free delivery system here,
an account OF which was published in the
GAZETTE yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-19
Lower Cedar Point.
wAsn1NGToN,s coNEY ISLAND.

WAsHINGTON's COMFY ISLAND.
Excursion season opens Juno 9th. Music,
Boating, Bathing Dancing, Fishing. Cheapest
and best excursion out of Alexandria New
and magnificent fast palace steamer .U@
HENRY E. BISHOP will leave foot lssS14SsssySSss
of Prince street Monday Tuesday, Wednesday
and Friday, at $50 a. NJ; returning, arrive at
p. m. For special rates Sunday schools and or
CARNATIONS should apply to
STEPHENSON BROS,
18th street wharf Washington, D. C.
Round trip soc; children 25c. je14 On
Diver VIEW FOR 1887.
The steamer MARY WASHINGTON IT,,
will oavo Hooo's wharf EVERY WEDNESDAY It
$50 n. M. and p. IN. Tickets 25c.
Family Days at tho View EVERY SATURDAY.
Leave Alexandria at 1920 a. M; returning at 3
p. M. Tickets 1Oc.
jeS 3m E.s RANDALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-19

Disabled STEAMER On her way down
the river this morning the steamer John w.
Thompson became disabled when near
Quaniico by part of her machinery break
lug down. She was taken in tow by the tug
Hartley and brought back to this city this
evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-19

Col. w. H. SwALLow-Col. VIM. H.
swallow, who was convicted here q year
ago of committing forgery, by which Faith
er Donahoe, of the Catholic Church, was
induced to endorse . draft for $50, which
Uas duly honored by the National Bank,
and sentenced to the peni;entiary for two
gears, having served nearly one year of hi;
term, will apply to Governor Lee to com.
mute his sentence to une year and release
him Mt he expiration thereof. His spp!ica
ton is in the hands OF Mr.. Lawrence Italia
ierro, who, besides signing it himself, ha;
obtained the signatures Of several others
asking The Governor to lease the Colonel.
Persons who may feel inclined to sign The
petition may DO so applying to NIr. Taiia
ierro. Col. Swallow has written an ap-
pealing letter to Officer Gore TO interest
himself in obtaining signatures TO his ap
?lication. Tho Colonel bases his applica
lion for release upon the grounds of old age
aud determination to live an honest life
hereafter. Give the old man a chance u
Frederick sburg Free Lance
Swallow it will be recollected is the man
who attempted 10 swindle Rev. Father
okane of this city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-19

TIRE DRAINAGE QUKsrIoN-At the re-
quest of the Committee on Streeta, Mai. Fl.
W. Newly has prepared q plan looking to
tho better drainage of the streets in the
northwestern part of the city. His plan is
TO pave Cameron street and to curb aud
gutter it from Alfred to West to Gil up the
henry street ditch" and curb and gutter
henry street from Princess to Cameron and
10 have sn;face drainage along that street.
By this means the water would De carried
along Cameron street from Alfred to West
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-19

SECOND WARD REPUBLICANs-A meet
Ing of the republicans of the Second ward
for the purpose of organizing republican
club, was held at Potomac Hall last night.
The meeting was called to order by ]. C..
DePu;ron. chairman of the executive COM
mttee of tho Second ward. After explain
lag the situation and the necessity of har-
mony in the party, the organization was
proceeded with, when Henson Dudley was
elected president; Henry Johnson, vice pres
ideut; w Scott Butler, secretary, and Jack
son Harris, treasurer. The oflicers-elect
We're called to the platform and installed.
A vote of thanks was rendered Mr.. DePn,
tron for his imVartiality in the conduct OF
The meeting. l.. w. w. Manaway being In
trOduced addressed the meeting. After an
bouncing that meeting would be held in
Potomac Hall on Saturday, September s.
Tor The purpose of eIeeting delegates to thf
city andS'enatorial conventions for the nom
nalion of candidates for the House of Dele
gates and State Senate, the meeting ad
lourued, subject to call Of the President.
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EXCURSIONS.
Special Saturday Evening Excursion
NORFOLK, FORT MONROE,
VIRGINIA BEACH, OCEAN VIEW,
DINNrU

NORFULK, FORT MONROE,
VIRGINIA BEACH, OCEAN VIEW,
PINEY POINT and
CORNFIELD HARBOR
Palace steamer GEORGE LEARY, SATURDAY,
Aug 20, D. m from Prince street wharf
Returning, leave Norfolk and Western Railroad
Company's wharf (only so feet from Virginia
Beach Railroad depot upon arrival of the train
from the Beach, and from tho Boston wharf at
$50 p. m. Sunday, arriving in Alexandria at
$50 a. M. Monday.
To Norfolk and return, $3.50; to Fort Monroe
and return, $3.50; to Virginia Beach and return
including dinner at Beach, 1925 to Ocean View
and return including dinner at hotel 1928; to
Fort Monroe and return, including breakfast ana
dinner at Hygeia Hotel $3.50.
For other information apply to
PHILIP B. HOOE,
jyl5 tt Agent, Prince street wharf.
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LOCAL NEWS

n1s~ Those who leave the city during the sum
mer can have the GAZETTE mailed to them Tor
any length OF time. and the address changed as
often as desired The subscription price Is oo els.
per month, or at that rate for greater OF less
time
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A ELLINGTON INSTITUTE,
BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
22S south Washington street.

Goth The Music Dcpartmcnt-vocal and instru-
mental-wil DO in charge of Mrs. NJ. C. Wales,
Of the New England Conservatory of Music.
Nine. Barlhschc Ehrmann,. n native Of Franco,
and an accomplished and experienced teacher,
will take charge of the French classes.
Circulars, stating terms, &c, can be obtained at
French bookstore or at tho Institute.
REBECCA C. POWELL,
aue1q toct1 Principal
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5s1~subscribers who fail to receive the GAZETTE
regularly will please report such failures 10 'h'S
office promptly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-19

For this section fair weather, light and varia
bio winds, stationary temperature
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-19

nd then into Hooff7s run. Tie railroad
ack on Henry and Iayette streets II thls
n is adopted will have to be lowered
committee Yesterday visited ana In.
sa,t ed the placss of the proposed iu
p.ol ,rneut aud think Maj Newby's plans
ieasi..,, but 80 yet lave taken no definite
action in the matter. They will soon hoid
another meeting in reference to the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-19

THE CAPTAIN HELD REsPoNs1BLE.-The
local steamboat inspectors having invest.
gated the recent sinking of the steamer
George Law in .he Appomattox river with
q colored excursion on board, found that the
sinking of the steamer was caused by her
air ports being submerged. This was
brought about by the excursionlsts being
crowded in the stern of the steamer in order
to count them, the committee of arrange.
monts disagyeeng with the steamboat gu
tnorities as to :he number of persons on
board. The steamer has been raised and
found to be damaged. The captain is held
responsible FOR the accident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-19

LODGED A CoMPLAINT.-When the Poio-
mac Steamboat Company steamer Excel
sior arrived at Norfolk from Washington
Yesterday morning, Capt. Davis, her COM
nander, proceeded to the Office OF Commo'
dore Parks, supervising inspector OF steam
boats, and lodged complaint against the
steamer Lady of the Lake, of the Inland
and Seaboard Coasting Company's line to
Washington, charging that on the trip down
wednesday, from that city, and when be-.
tween there and Alexandria, the Lady OF
the Lake in attempting to test her speed
with the Excelsior, came near causing n
collision. Commodore Parks has referred
The matter to the local inspectors at Baiti-
more for investigation and report
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-19

CALL DECLINED.-The Rev. VIM. NJ
Dame, rector of the Memorial Church, Bal.
iimorc, has declined the call recently given
to him by the vestry of the Protestant Epis
copal Church at Winchester. The Rev. Mr..
Dame, who was formerly rector of Christ
Church, in that city, has been rector of Mem
oral Church for nearly ten years, having
succeeded the present Bishop Peterkin, of
West Virginia, in the rec:orship.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-19

PERSONAL note received at this office
to day from NJ: II. M. Fryer. OF the Arrow
Steamship Co, who is now in New York
aays: ~ shall be in Alexandria within fow
days again with bright prospects for begin,
nine active work on our vessel as soon as /
can organize our forces"
Miss Gerte Stansbury has gone to Ham
ilton, Loudoun county.
Mr.. j. f.. Merchant and family, Of Branch
vile. S. c., accompanied by Mrs. l. j. Tnr-
ner, formerly of this city, but now of Branch
Vile, are in the city visiting relations. Mr..
Merchants son who has recently had an
attack OF typhoid fever is convaescent.
Miss Annie Hall, the charming daughter
of Lieut. Hall, of Baltimore, is visiting Miss
Maggie O'Neal on Prince street.
Mr. Alfred Kemp, of Houston, Tex, was
in The city yesterday on short visit TO his
relatives
Mr.. Joseph Kaufusn mas gone TO Oak
land Md, to spend the rest of the summer.
Mr.. Lawrence Stabler has returned from
a visit to Linden, Warren county, where
h- family are spending the summer.
Mr. VIM. Cowlipg has returned from Blue
Ridge Springs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-19
CONFECTIONERS.
DELICACIES Al BRENGLE'S.

BIsQUE CREilf RASPBERRY CREAM
STR1 IVBERRY CREAM, 0RANGE CREAM,
VANILLA CREAM LEMON CREAM.
All favors of Cream and Water Ices.
EaENisY BEsENGAE. l29 KENG ST..
Has now opened his
ICE CREAM SA LOOMS;
refitted and arranged thoroughly for the accom-
mediation of all his customers. His Ladies' Ice
Cream Parlors tho second floor. His newly
furnished saloon for gentlemen. Special room
fitted up for colorcd customers who arc fond of
the best leo Cream in town. Ho has maintained
his good namo for pure goods for thirty years and
still supplies the best and cheapest goods in his
line.
Ice Cream Soda, Pies for dessert or lunch, an,
Purc Candies are specialties in which he has new
or been excclled Cakes Of all kinds Of the best
material cheaper than they can no made at homo.
He caters of the best for families parties, balls
fairs and entertainments. myG
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MD
ashingon, D. Hon.J
10 Hon.
SLAM Navy CAL lou. Up
IIon
D. y.
Gen Ia
blackberry, Ariona
The capital stock of this company 1925 600 divided into 5000
shares of ST EACH
The company incorporated under the laws of West Virginia
the holder.
THE GOLD MINING COMPANY location Music Mountains A. T
mining enterprise placed the market and its
possibilities been exceeded Every share should double in
value within year, and they may qdrupe they based
property would ordinarily have been capitalized ten 0 times
great on account of its known richness and promise
The shares small that any invest Subscriptions
for five shares are as welcome those for hundreds.
Every dollar earnings will the stockholders dividends
there is nothing else that they can be used for.
Wsewel MILL capacity 20 tons day with powerful machinery
has purchased will be the ground ready for erection at the
mine within the next thirty days.
The solid upon which the company founded and the practical
proofs of richness have already secured the confidence
public the stock has steadily advanced in selling value
Within the last few days de sales have been made
There no better the market for investment
For full information in regard to this Mine apply to the
SECRETARY Room 40 LIE Droit Building,
WASHINGTON, d. @.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-19

RACE "A number of our citizens visited
Brightwood Park, near Washington, yester-
day to witness an interesting race between
the ;wo Alexandria horses Bobby Burns
and Pilot Boy. The race was won by Bobby
Burns in three straight heats; time, 2:53,
2:52 and 2:5l. There was q second race be-
tween the Washington horses Little Harry,
Bsstiue aud Bashaw. j., which was won by
Bnstino in three straight heats; time about
tho Same as in first race.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-19

THE OPERA HoUsE.-WiIson q Rankin's
Minstes will occupy the boards ut the Opera
House tonight and an excellent perform
ancc is promised with a change from the
old style of opening. The company parsded
the streets to-day in their pongee Visitors and
light beavers and attracted general atten'
ton. The rendition By their band OF The
famous BouIanger March vas excellent and
was admired by all who heard it. The per-
formanca tonight will be free from anything
of vulgar nature and lovers of miusresy
may anticipate genuine treat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-19
OFFICERS.

OFFICERS.
President, Hon. W. P. CANADAY,
Washington, D. c.
Secretary, WILLIAM S. oDELL,
Washington, D. C.
Vice President, J. Q. BARTON,
Mare Island Navy Yard, Cal.
Treasurer, Hon. JOHN b. SHIPMAN,
Washington, D. C.
General Manager, CHAS. w. CUNNINGHAM,
Hackborry, Arizona.
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DEHe Ee"s0RS.

Hon. NJ. C. BUTLER.
Senator WILLIAM MALONE.
WILLIAM GRINsTED, MD.
Hon. JOHN B. sHIpMAN.
Hon. CLARKE P. CRANDALL.
Hon. w. P. CANADAY.
JONATHAN Q. BARTON, U.s.N.
BENJAMIN w. BROWNE.
WILLIAM S. oDELL.
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ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-Fraucis L. HAM
mill. Young man from this city, at
tempted to commit suicide at Lynn's Hotel,
Washington, last night by taking dose OF
laudanum. Fortunately his condition was
discovered before the poison took elect,
and, on being taken to the station house,
he was relieved OF the Grug 10y physicians.
He was then taken 10 Providence Hospital.
Hammil soIue time ago was in tho WI
famsburg Insane Asylum. During his stay
IN Washington he was barkeeper Tor sew.
cral avenue saloon keepers. The cause OF
his attempt at euicide was uDrequlted alice
ton, cards, and strong drink. de VIII prob
ably recover, and his friends think OF nav
int him sent 10 the insane asylum. at the
station house tho following letter was found
in his pocket it was written on National
Hotel letter head
WAsmxGrox, D. c., Aug. IS, 18Sz.-DEAR
FRIENDS As | know OF no better way OF ending
this miserable life. those who love hope Will
forgive me and my enemies must rejoice, as am
in, tlic way OF some ones happiness. hope the
good Lord will excuse the act. Give to those who
love my last words, q kiss, and Il smiic. and my
cucuic, II frown. Take my advice, young men.
and LEI cares and wine alone for it will bring
Won all Is this | have tried to DO the right
thing but cannot be happy. The woman whom
love docs not love me, and that is the cause OF
this act 1t is nay opinion that q man who loves
mud is not loved III return, will seek consolation
i'm drink as have done, and in the end scf-dc-
.rruetion and hell must follow Goodbye to all.
MY hist wishes. and may God take them to his
repinq that they will not follow my footsteps.
Your true froad, +. L. uAMMlLL.
Alexandria, Va.
Another sheet of paper contains the fol-
loving:
In this long run of life we will all drop to some
,cmptaton, and the most We cannot tell, and
when it overtallcs us may try to repent, but l
do say, in my best Judgment, that when a man
who has seen as much of this life as have can
mol. reform the best and easiest way to get RID OF
himself aud friends is 70 die aud disgrace them no
more When am laid in my cold grave and for
gotten, can never appear TO those who love me;
nv punishment in the world to come cannot he
any more than this | have never in all my life
harmed any one Int | haze been usulted and
impnsed upou until cannot stand it any longer,
20 hope when | am gone this may appear in the
daily papers to warn the young generation OF
what they must steer clear Of
FRANK last signature
Frank Hammiil is son of the late John
Hammill. who committed suicide here sew
crn years since Frank and his brother
left here some time ago for Washington,
where they have since lived. 1t will he Te-
membered that about two years ago the
two Hammll boys came to this city one
Sunday evening, and, while intoxicated, a.
tackled Mr.. James Keaogh and badly cut
him about the face and head with knife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-19

POLICE REPoRT-Last night was clear
and mild, with one prisoner at the station
house.
Acting Mayor Strauss this morning dis
posed OF the following cases
John Brown, ccored, arrested by Officer
Brcnner, for disorderly conduct, was fined
g 80
Celia Jackson, colored, arrested by Officer
TIGER, for disordery conduct, was fined
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